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London sees a different type of cyclist
Just got back from spending a few days in London, with the following
observations- #1: They're tough as nails. I was there during their recent ice age, with temps sitting right at or below freezing. I was amazed at how many cyclists were out on the streets, both night & day. #2: They don't run stop lights & signs. It's just plain weird; whether on a home-brew fixie or carbon road bike, they stop with the rest of the traffic, and go with the rest of the traffic. Virtually without exception. Very odd thing to witness! #3: London's efforts to reduce congestion in the city seem to have paid off. It's a lot easier to get around than last time I visited. Either that or everyone stayed home because of the cold. #4: Near the Gloucester tube station, you've got a Paul (French bakery chain) a couple doors away from a Starbucks. Paul was doing significantly more business and turning tables a lot more quickly. Would love to see them open in the US; I prefer their coffee and their baked goods are world's better. Of course, this has nothing to do with cycling (other than creating "more livable" communities?). --Mike Jacoubowsky Chain Reaction Bicycles www.ChainReaction.com Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA |
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